Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steven) P.Delforge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Naturalistes Belges 80: 401 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982420
Common Names
- Comperianum Himantoglossum
- Himantoglossum comperianum
- Comper's Adder's Mouth
Description
Himantoglossum comperianum (also called Himantoglossum comperianum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate, and have entire margins. It is found in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Himantoglossum comperianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Himantoglossum comperianum is white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped plant with a single stem and small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Himantoglossum comperianum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South Europe. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Himantoglossum comperianum
Himantoglossum comperianum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Himantoglossum genus
Himantoglossum galilaeum,
Himantoglossum adriaticum,
Himantoglossum calcaratum,
Himantoglossum caprinum,
Himantoglossum comperianum,
Himantoglossum formosum,
Himantoglossum hircinum,
Himantoglossum metlesicsianum,
Himantoglossum montis-tauri,
Himantoglossum robertianum,
Himantoglossum samariense,
Himantoglossum caprinum,
Himantoglossum agiasense,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,